- Clinical THERAPY
Christian Therapy
Faith-based Christian counselling in Brisbane and online across Australia. Our experienced psychologists integrate evidence-based therapy with Christian values for individuals, couples, parents, children, and adolescents.
Through compassionate, faith-informed support, we help clients navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, build resilience, and pursue emotional, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing.
Clinically informed Support
Michelle Barratt Psychology provides a neutral, professional hub that connects you with the right clinician — so therapy can stay focused on you.
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Christian Counselling and Therapy
Christian Therapy integrates evidence‑based psychological care with respect for Christian faith, values, and spiritual resources. For clients who wish to include their faith in therapy, this approach supports emotional and spiritual wellbeing by combining clinical best practice with pastoral sensitivity.
Michelle Barratt Psychology (MBP) provides in-person Christian Therapy across Brisbane, and flexible online therapy options Australia-wide, ensuring that support remains easily accessible.
How does MBP support Christian Therapy?
Michelle Barratt Psychology Administrative Services (MBP) connects you with experienced Brisbane-based and Australian psychologists and allied health practitioners who offer Christian Therapy upon request.
MBP’s administrative intake is designed to match clients with independent practitioners who can respectfully integrate Christian beliefs into treatment while maintaining professional clinical standards.
How does MBP support Christian Therapy?
Clinically informed intake
Sensitive intake processes that help connect clients with appropriate support pathways.
Faith-Aware Matching
Helping clients access practitioners who understand the role of faith in therapy.
Timely Scheduling
Supporting prompt access to care through organised appointment coordination.
Coordinated care
Liaison with relevant health providers and referral sources when appropriate.
Referral Assistance
Support with referrals, Medicare paperwork, and administrative requirements.
Flexible Access
In-person Brisbane appointments and telehealth services available Australia-wide.
How do I get started?
If you would like your faith to be part of your therapeutic journey, email us using the form below or contact us, and we will connect you with a Christian‑affirming psychologist or allied health practitioner in Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia.
You may also view our Practitioner Page and select the clinician of your choice.
Important safety note
If you are in immediate danger, experiencing severe distress, or having thoughts of harming yourself, contact emergency services or a crisis service right away. If you are concerned but not in immediate danger, please mention this when you contact us so we can prioritise an appropriate, timely response.
What is Christian Counselling?
Christian counselling integrates professional psychological support with an understanding of Christian beliefs, values, and spiritual wellbeing. For many individuals, faith is an important source of strength, meaning, and guidance during life’s challenges. Christian counselling provides an opportunity to explore emotional, relational, and psychological concerns while acknowledging the role that spirituality may play in healing and personal growth.
The therapeutic process remains grounded in evidence-based practice while respecting each person’s beliefs, values, and individual goals.
Christian Therapy for Individuals
Life can present challenges that affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. Christian therapy can support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress, or personal struggles by providing a safe and supportive environment for reflection, healing, and growth.
Therapy focuses on helping individuals better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and move towards meaningful personal and spiritual wellbeing.
Christian Parenting Support
Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also bring significant challenges. Many parents seek support when navigating behavioural concerns, family conflict, communication difficulties, emotional wellbeing issues, or the pressures of raising children in an increasingly complex world.
Christian parenting support combines practical parenting strategies with faith-based values, helping parents strengthen family relationships, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and support their children’s emotional and behavioural development.
Christian Couples Therapy
Relationships require ongoing care, communication, understanding, and commitment. Christian couples therapy supports partners who may be experiencing conflict, communication difficulties, trust concerns, life transitions, parenting challenges, or feelings of disconnection.
Therapy provides a safe and structured environment where couples can explore relationship patterns, strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and work towards healthier and more fulfilling relationships while incorporating faith-based values where appropriate.
Christian Child and Adolescent Therapy
Children and adolescents face unique emotional, social, behavioural, and developmental challenges as they grow. Christian child and adolescent therapy provides age-appropriate support that considers both psychological wellbeing and spiritual development.
Therapy may assist young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, friendship difficulties, behavioural concerns, school challenges, family changes, or self-esteem issues. Through a supportive and compassionate approach, children and adolescents can develop resilience, confidence, emotional regulation skills, and healthy coping strategies.
Families do not need to face life’s challenges alone. With compassionate support and practical guidance, families can strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build a foundation for long-term well-being and growth.
Supporting Families Through Life's Challenges
When one family member is experiencing difficulties, the effects are often felt throughout the entire family. Parents, partners, children, and caregivers may all benefit from additional support, guidance, and practical strategies that strengthen relationships and improve communication.
Christian counselling can help families navigate challenges together while promoting understanding, resilience, healthy boundaries, and emotional wellbeing.
1 Faith-Based Guidance
Supporting families through challenges while respecting Christian values and beliefs.
2 Communication Skills
Strengthening communication to improve understanding and reduce conflict.
3 Healthy Boundaries
Helping families establish respectful and supportive relationship boundaries.
4 Relationship Building
Strengthening family connections and fostering positive interactions.
5 Resilience and Growth
Supporting long-term emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.
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